Wine Training and classes
Training Program
Wine Mastery For
Hospitality Professionals
Finally, a training course designed to empower those working with wine to be equipped with knowledge and elevated practical skills when serving experiences for guests.
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Recommended For:
- All Hospitality Professionals
- Hotel/Resort Banquet & Conference Service Teams
- Food & Beverage Professionals
- Restaurants
- Wine Bars & Tasting Rooms
- Current & Future Sommeliers
1. How it works
Our Tier One/ Level One & Two training course is designed to meet you and your team where you are. We bring our resources directly to you, offering hands-on guidance and training through practical application. Our setup is straightforward, as we collaborate with your in-house team to ensure the session is organized comfortably for all learning styles. On the day of your session, your instructor will guide you through focused modules filled with interactive opportunities. You can choose from two module sets based on your level of commitment.
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Tier Two / Level One: Coming in January 2025 - Geared towards ALL Wine professionals ALL interests​
Our Tier Two / Level One training course will be an ongoing module over the course of 3 weeks with dedicated modules that will be offered both in person and virtually. It will be a deeper more intensive dive into the world of wine and will focus on where other courses may have been lacking.
2. what is included
We offer two levels of commitment, each featuring in-depth modules that build on one another like a ladder of learning.
The Levels
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Completion of Level One Certification is required before attending any additional levels.
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Level Two is an optional add-on that can be scheduled on a separate date, allowing your team to dive deeper into areas such as wine inventory management, wine menu development, and more.
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Seven modules = One Day Training
Duration: 7 hours
tier one / level one
Curriculum Overview
​MODULE ONE - Introduction to Wine
- History of Wine
- Basics of Viticulture and Winemaking
- Major Wine Regions of the World
MODULE TWO - Understanding Wine Varietals
- Key Grape Varietals and their Characteristics
- Comparative Tasting of Major Varietals
- Influence of Terroir on Wine Profiles
- Understanding Wine Labels and Terminology
- Trends and Innovations in the Wine Industry
MODULE THREE - Wine Tasting Techniques
- The Art of Wine Tasting
- Identifying Aromas, Flavors, and Textures
- Wine Tasting Exercises and Group Discussions
MODULE FOUR - Wine and Food Pairing
- Principles of Pairing Wine with Food
- Interactive Pairing Sessions with Menu Items
- Special Considerations for Banquets and Events
MODULE FIVE - Wine Service Excellence
- Proper Wine Storage and Handling
- Techniques for Opening and Serving Wine
- Enhancing Guest Experience with Knowledgeable
- Recommendations
MODULE SIX - Guest Interaction and Sales Skills
- Effective Communication and Presentation
- Upselling Techniques and Enhancing Revenue
- Handling Guest Inquiries and Complaints
MODULE SEVEN - Practical Application and Assessment
- Role-Playing Scenarios and Real-Life Situations
- Mock Service Exercises
- Knowledge Assessment and Certification
Pricing
​ $250 per person
- 7 Module One Day Training Course
- Led by expert Advanced Sommelier​​​ & team
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$100 Course Materials per person
- Printed 90 + page booklet with inserts, notes, diagrams, maps, tasting notes, lesson plans
- Tasting Mats, Notebook, and Certification ​
tier one / Level two
​Three modules = Half day Training
Duration: 4.5 hours
Curriculum Overview
MODULE EIGHT - Creating a Wine Program: Current State of the Union
- Wine Menu / Beverage Package audit with insights
- Learn to build a Wine List/ Menu /Beverage package for Restaurants / Outlets / Banquets
- Standards & processes of menu considerations (including vintage exit strategies)
MODULE NINE - Inventory Management, Wine Processes & Upselling Assets
- Inventory Bottle Management processes for pre/during/ post event use
- Techniques for upselling wine inventory opportunities
- Refining internal inventory reporting practices and best practices
- Learn how to extract valuable guest data and determine wine demands needs & sourcing solutions
MODULE TEN - Wine and Food Pairing Intensive
- Dive deep into wine & food pairing scenarios with practical application
- Discover flavors & aromas through a practical experimentation session featuring a wine and food tasting
- Learn to analyze menus for smart food & wine pairing selection
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Pricing
​ $350 per person
- 3 Module Half Day Training Course
- Led by expert Advanced Sommelier​​​ & team
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$100 Course Materials per person
- Printed 115 + page booklet with inserts, notes,
diagrams, maps, tasting notes, lesson plans
- Aroma & Flavor Accoutrements
- Tasting Mats, Notebook, Certification
3. What can I expect?
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Expert Instructors: Led by Advanced Sommeliers and industry veterans with extensive experience in wine education and hospitality.
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Hands-On Learning: Practical exercises, interactive tastings, and real-world scenarios and role playing activities to ensure skills are effectively applied.
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Customizable Content: Tailored modules to meet the specific needs and goals of different hospitality venues.
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Certification: Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the program, signifying their advanced knowledge and skills in wine service.
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Ongoing Support: Access to continued education resources and support from our team of wine experts.
For more information and interest, click on the 'book now' link below to fill out the onboarding questionnaire. Once received an email confirmation with payment link will be sent.
Coming January 2025
tier two / level one
​Three modules
Duration: 3 weeks
​Week 1: Old World Wines & Theory
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Introduction to Old World Wines
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France
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Italy
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Spain & Portugal
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Germany & Austria
​Week 2: New World Wines & Regional Focus
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Introduction to New World Wines
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United States (California, Oregon, Washington, Other States)
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Australia & New Zealand
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South America
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South Africa
​Week 3:Advanced Tasting, Food Pairing, and Blind Tasting
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Wine Faults and Flaws
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Food & Wine Pairing
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Blind Tasting Techniques
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Regional Deep Dives
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Capstone Tasting & Final Exam
We are now taking reservations for this course as it will fill up quickly!
For more information and interest, click on the 'book now' link below to fill out the onboarding questionnaire. Once received an email confirmation with payment link will be sent.